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Old May 22, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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Boost Gauge Question

I did a search and couldn't find the answer... So, I pose this question to the audience...

I'm "FINALLY" going to be installing some gauges in my truck and I was wondering what size boost gauge to get? 35psi, 60psi or what? I'm running a 4" exhaust and a Diablo Sport Predator tuner.

Suggestions, please, before I purchase?
 
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Old May 22, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Get atleast the 35#.
I got the 30# and can peg it so I dont ever know how much boost I am actually making.
Also tap the boost elbow instead of the map line to eliminate needle flutter.
 
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Old May 22, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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I was doing some reading today about the elbow tap. That's definately the way I'm going to go.
 
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Old May 22, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Did you notice any difference with the ZooDad?
 
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Old May 22, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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I guess. Can't really tell at slower speeds, but it does seem to git up a bit more at highway speeds. Let's put it this way, my truck, on the 100hp tune, will out run a G35 coupe with a good driver behind the Infiniti's wheel.
 
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Old May 22, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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YOU probably need a 60 although you probably won't get much over 35 or 36 lbs of boost even with the programmer so......
 
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